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Original Article

Cost-effectiveness of triple drug administration (TDA) with praziquantel, ivermectin and albendazole for the prevention of neglected tropical diseases in Nigeria

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Pages 537-547 | Received 05 Jul 2011, Accepted 10 Nov 2011, Published online: 22 Nov 2013

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